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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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